Pound Corner is in Barningham, Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP31 1BY is located in the Barningham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pound Corner, Barningham, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 1BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP31 1DB, IP31 1DE, IP31 1DQ, IP31 1BZ, IP31 1EQ, IP31 1DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP31 1BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP31 1BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18% | 20.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 58.8% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 39% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 41.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 13.8% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 18.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 26.8% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 97.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Corner was 8.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Bardwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pound Corner has the 6th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bardwell and the 41st lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pound Corner, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-09-27 | £170,695 |
| Pound House Pound Corner, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-05-05 | £476,912 |
| 3 Pound Corner, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-01-14 | £116,074 |
| Cherry Tree Cottage Pound Corner, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £264,500 | 2021-11-26 | £270,335 |
| The Cottage Pound Corner, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2021-06-03 | £526 |
IP31 1BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP31 1BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Barningham IP31 1DD | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thelnetham Road , Hopton IP22 2QY | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanton Community Primary School Upthorpe Road , Stanton IP31 2AW | 3out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardwell Church of England Primary School School Lane , Bardwell IP31 1AD | 2out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesworth Hall School Hall Lane , IP22 2TA | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal George | Church Road, Barningham | 286 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.